July 11, 2025
Lesotho: Lesotho Declares Unemployment a National Disaster
The declaration will remain in effect for two years Read more »
July 10, 2025
South Africa: Treasury Hands HIV Response a Lifeline, but It's Probably Too Little
UNAIDS says US funding cuts put decades of progress against HIV in jeopardy Read more »
South Africa: 'A Grave Would Be Better Than My Shack', Says Kariega Resident
Shack dwellers still don't have houses after years of promises Read more »
South Africa: Faith Leaders Call On Minister Dion George to Back Plan to Reduce Plastic Production
African environment ministers meet in Kenya next week Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge Inquiry - Evidence Leader Accused of 'Malicious' Cross-Examination
Judicial Conduct Tribunal has adjourned for parties to submit written arguments before final deliberations Read more »
South Africa: Mbenenge Inquiry - 'I Was Led On', Says Judge President
"The issue is whether my advances were wanted or unwanted" Read more »
July 09, 2025
South Africa: Two Boys Drown At Abandoned Sewer Project
Oxidation ponds in Centane, Eastern Cape, were abandoned 25 years ago after objections by the traditional authority and local residents Read more »
South Africa: Affordable Housing Without State Subsidies - City of Cape Town Says It Will Work
City plans to sell land to private developers at a discount Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Social Development Promises Probe Into Disability Grant Applications
Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha Read more »
South Africa: Still No Homes for Families Moved During Pandemic
Gqeberha temporary accommodation leaky and cold Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge Inquiry - I Wanted a Romantic Relationship
His persistence was not harassment, insists judge Read more »
South Africa: Government to Help Khayelitsha Flood Victims Rebuild Their Homes
More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week Read more »
July 08, 2025
South Africa: 200 Shacks Destroyed As Fire Rips Through Isiphingo Informal Settlement
More than 300 people displaced, says eThekwini municipality Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds Cape Town Lawyer Guilty of Slashing Neighbour's Tyres
But magistrate did not rule on whether it was racially motivated Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Government Scrambles to Meet Drug Rehab Targets
Substance use disorder programme decimated by 2024 funding cuts Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Hiking Trail Reveals Township's Hidden Nature
Resident Masike Lebele has created a unique tourist experience with trails through wetlands, streams and mine dumps Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge Inquiry - 'It's a Campaign to Shame Me'
Eastern Cape Judge President denies sexual harassment allegations Read more »
South Africa: City of Cape Town to Evict Refugees Living At Two Emergency Housing Sites
About 160 refugees at Wingfield were among those who protested outside the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019 Read more »
July 07, 2025
South Africa: MPs Call for Action On Prison Overcrowding
Portfolio committee suggests alternatives to reduce remand detention Read more »
South Africa: Minister Appoints Ten New Lottery Grant Assessors After Year-Long Delay
NLC says applications backlog has been cleared and future applications will be assessed within 150 days Read more »
South Africa: R370 Grant Beneficiaries in Tsakane Haven't Been Paid in Months
SASSA says it will investigate the problem Read more »
South Africa: Explainer - Affordable Housing in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes Read more »
South Africa: Fidelity Fire Service Is Unlawful, Says City of Cape Town
But Fidelity says it is "confident that no existing laws prohibit or restrict" its private service Read more »
July 04, 2025
South Africa: Barbara Bell Fought All Her Life for South Africa's Children
Outspoken activist died last week aged 86 Read more »
South Africa: Huge Queues Outside Sassa Offices in Kwamashu
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money Read more »
